Crockpot Calico Beans

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Not too sweet, not too tangy, these just right beans are the perfect dinner, party or potluck side.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 15-ounce can pinto beans

1 15-ounce can butter or cannellini beans

1 15-ounce can kidney beans

1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1/3 cup ketchup

3 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons tamari

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Rinse and drain the canned beans. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion, pepper and garlic for 5-10 minutes until tender. Add the onions and peppers to a crockpot along with the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Turn the crockpot to low and cook for 5 hours. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Serving Suggestion

Serve these slow-cooked beans in tangy-sweet sauce alongside fried or barbecued chicken, with a scoop of your favorite potato salad. Using a crockpot is a great strategy for keeping the house cooler on steamy days, too.